Else where,,
Lila steps into the clearing, the air around her crackling with an ominous energy that makes the shadows shift and tremble.
Her eyes, sharp as blades, narrow as they land on Xiao Jun standing between Justine and Leo.
Her lips curl into a smirk, but there's a flicker of anger blended with amusement in her expression.
"What is he doing here? He is still alive?! I thought you ended his pathetic life long ago!" Her voice slices through the silence, dripping with malice. "Or have you brought him to me so I can end him myself !Distractive spectacle!"
Justine stiffens but keeps his head high, while Leo exchanges a nervous glance with Xiao Jun.
"He helped us, we were locked up because Alpha and Ace suspected we were with you." Leo says suspicion laced in his voice, "What really happened? Why does it seem that everyone there is after you? Are you the one in the wrong?!" Leo adds asking.
